Unit name | Continuing Psychological Research Methods |
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Unit code | PSYC20006 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Allen |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
New unit at Level 4: Psychological Research Methods 1 OR PSYC10002: Introduction to Psychological Experiments and Statistics |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Psychological Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
In this unit, students will build on research skills developed in Psychological Research Methods 1. These skills will be applied in advanced experimental, correlational, and mixed methods contexts. Students will develop and conduct psychological research studies, and present their findings in varied formats.
The aims of this unit are to:
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Students will attend weekly 2-hour lectures and 2-hour laboratory classes. Lectures will feature a blend of traditional didactic presentations and active learning exercises. Students’ performance on a proportion of these exercises will be aggregated, and will be worth 30% of the final grade for this unit. In laboratory classes, students will work in small groups to complete the tasks necessary for the successful execution of psychological research studies. Full attendance at both lectures and laboratory classes is expected, and is essential for success in this unit.
Formative Assessment:
Students will receive regular formative feedback via their participation in learning activities dispersed throughout lectures and laboratory classes. Participation in these formative activities will assist students’ progression toward the unit’s ILOs.
Summative Assessment:
Other Pass Requirements:
In addition to earning the requisite number of marks, to pass this unit students must (a) participate in the development and delivery of a group presentation; and (b) participate in a number of studies as a member of the school’s experimental hours scheme (or complete an equivalent written activity).
Students will be directed to weekly readings via Blackboard. The majority of these readings will be drawn from the list of recommended texts below. Links to further readings (e.g., journal articles) will also be made available on Blackboard and lecture slides where applicable.
Essential
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
British Psychological Society. (2014). Code of human research ethics (2nd ed.). Leicester, UK: Author. Retrieved from https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/bps-code-human-research-ethics-2nd-edition-2014